(photos may come later as I'm using Jim's computer and can't upload them now)
We're in a wonderful leafy neighbourhood of a lot of Arts and Crafts style homes. Most were originally quite small but almost all have been extended backward (like ours has with an addition of a big master bedroom, bathroom, kitchen family room).
We went exploring our local neighbourhood today and went to a few thrift stores for Jim as he always wants to look for books...found a few. Then downtown to the main branch of the public library and Jim got all the heavy Huxley books he needs for reference (including his recent letters book) that we didn't bring due to the weight of them all. Since we are "living" here for a month we each got free library privileges. He was expecting to be able to borrow those material from the U. of Texas but they put him in some incredible loop and seemed to be asking $100 for the privilege. We also got DVD's (the complete Pagnol series which we haven't seen) and CD's. Loads of great stuff.
Last night we went to a local Mexican restaurant that the owners here rave about and it was a great meal,very cheap, and a fun atmosphere. A small selection of wines but good choices and all $20. I had a fish taco plate and Jim had enchiladas (one pulled pork and the other beef)...both came with rice and beans and the final bill was $36 before tip. I think we'll go here once a week.
Thunderstorm last night and lots of rain...mainly rolling thunder so not too loud and it cleared the air of humidity so we enjoyed our lunch outside on our sundeck. Certainly have to take advantage of the low humidity to enjoy outside!
Jim was trying on cowboy boots (when I could get him away from books!) so who knows...
Front of house
Jim reading the newspaper in the family room.
Dining room...almost the same red as our living room at home!
We've set up a little workroom in the living room which we weren't using.
Kitchen...great island and stainless steel so no worries about hot pots.
I love this little kitchen window.
